$8.00 CAD
This cute but simple vest is named for Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian inventor and chemist who discovered the periodicity of the elements. This is an ideal beginner crochet pattern, providing an opportunity to practice several basic techniques in an easy and satisfying project. The pattern includes five sizes (from 0-24 months) and buttonhole instructions for both boy’s and girl’s versions.
This pattern is also available as part of the Discoveries Collection.
Skill Level: Easy
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Sizes
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months
To Fit 
 Chest: 16 (17½, 19, 20, 21)"
Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 19½ (21, 23, 24, 25)"
Length: 9 (10¼, 11¼, 12¼, 14)"
Gauge
17 sts and 12 rows = 4" (10cm) in body pattern, after blocking
Yarn
 DK weight:
220 (275, 330, 385, 440) yds in main colour (MC)
20 (25, 30, 30, 35) yds in contrast colour (CC)
Shown in Sweet Paprika Minuet, 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) Canneberge (MC) and 1 skein Natural (CC).
Hooks
 Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook
 Size 8 (5mm) crochet hook
Notions 
Yarn needle, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) buttons
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